US Applicant Transfers
Whether you are seeking to change your major, or simply looking for a change of scenery, why not consider applying to Richmond as a transfer student.
With flexible transfer policy, ease of application, and generous scholarship opportunities, Richmond encourages applications from US transfer students who have completed university-level work at regionally accredited institutions of higher education.
Transfer applicants should have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher and have been in good academic standing upon transferring out of their prior institution.
Apply as a US transfer student using our free, Direct Application.
US Applicant Transfers – Transfer Application
Applying to Richmond as a transfer student from the US is easy. Complete the free Direct Application on our website. Once you have completed and submitted your application, you must also submit the following items:
- One letter of reference from a teacher, professor, or academic advisor
- High school transcript
- Transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended
- Essay outlining why you would like to study your chosen major at Richmond
It is possible to get your application started even if you do not have ALL the required documentation to submit. Simply complete the online application form and attach ANY documentation you have, then submit any following documents when possible. For more information visit the How to Apply webpage.
Supporting application material can be submitted electronically to [email protected]
US Applicant Transfers – Scholarship for Transfers
Our generous scholarship for US undergraduate students are available to transfer students and first year students alike. Scholarships for accepted transfer students are awarded as follows:
- Accepted transfer students with 15 or fewer college/university credits will be awarded scholarship based on high school GPA only
- Accepted transfer students with 30 or greater college/university credits will be awarded scholarship based on college/university GPA only
- Accepted transfer students with 16-29 college/university credits will be awarded scholarship based on a weighted GPA of both high school and college/university
Please visit our Scholarship Page for more information on our scholarship offerings, including award amounts.
US Applicant Transfers – Transfer Credits
Once your completed application is reviewed and a decision letter has been issued, the Registry Services team at Richmond will complete a transfer credit evaluation. Individual courses will be reviewed, and decisions made, based upon content, grades, and program selection. Courses can only be transferred into Richmond if it is relevant to the program of study, or if it fulfils a liberal arts or general education requirement. Transfer credit is considered only from Regionally Accredited institutions and all transfer courses must be completed with a letter grade of C or higher for consideration. Appropriate credit for AP and IB courses will also be considered.
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Non-US Applicant Transfers
Richmond welcomes applications from non-US transfer students who have completed university-level work at an institution of higher education that is appropriately accredited or recognised by the relevant governmental agencies in its own country.
Transfer applicants must usually have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher and have been in good academic standing upon transferring out of their prior institution.
Apply as a US transfer student using our free, Direct Application.
Non-US Applicant Transfers – Transfer Application
Applying to Richmond as a transfer student is easy. Complete the free Direct Application on our website. Once you have completed and submitted your application, you must also submit the following items:
- Photocopy of your Passport
- One letter of reference from a teacher, professor, or academic advisor
- High school transcript (with translations)
- Transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended(with translations)
- Your personal statement outlining why you would like to study your chosen major at Richmond
It is possible to get your application started even if you do not have ALL the required documentation to submit. Simply complete the online application form and attach ANY documentation you have, then submit any following documents when possible. For more information visit the How to Apply webpage.
Supporting application material can be submitted electronically to [email protected]
Non-US Applicant Transfers – Transfer Credit:
Transfer credit is granted only for academic courses completed with grades of C/50% or above (or equivalent), and each course is evaluated by the Academic Registry to determine its Richmond equivalent. In cases where no equivalent Richmond course is offered, the credit is awarded as either Lower Division elective credit or Upper Division elective credit. Students work with their academic advisers to determine how all transfer credit awarded best fits with the degree plan for their choice of major.
*see below for maximum amount of credit awarded for transfer students.
External Transfers
If you are thinking of transferring, you should speak to your advisor and a member of Registry Services.
First you will need to download your unofficial transcript from Self-Service. This is available under the “Grades” heading. When you are notified that you need your official transcript, you may request one on the online store. You may also need to speak to a member of faculty to obtain a reference. If you believe you are entitled to an exit award, you should ask Registry Services for an Exit Award analysis and you will then need to confirm that you wish to be presented to the next University Exam Board to be awarded the relevant US and/or UK Exit Award. Please also see the Exit Award Policies for undergraduates and postgraduates. Please note that the University Exam Board meets three times a year: late January/early February, late June and early September.
The University’s International Office may be able to provide advice and support in applying to transfer to one of our partner universities.
If you wish to officially withdraw from the university, you should firstly contact Student Affairs to discuss the process. It is important to officially withdraw from the university to ensure that you remain compliant with any immigration and financial support regulations and failure to do so could lead to delays with processing your visa and funding at another university.
